I Think I’m In Love With an Alien had so much potential, and I wanted to love it but in the end, it just didn’t deliver. It started off strong, with an intriguing premise and a quirky sci fi rom com setup, but the momentum fizzled out quickly. The pacing was uneven, and the book desperately needed a tighter edit, which is something that constantly pulled me out of the story.

One of my biggest struggles was connecting with the characters. Jennette and Tamzir’s romance felt more like a friendship than an actual love story, and when the one spicy scene finally showed up at literally the 99% mark, it felt way too little, way too late. The build up just wasn’t there, making the relationship feel flat and like a wasted effort.

Plot wise, I kept waiting for something to really happen, but it never did. Even outside of the romance, things seemed to be leading somewhere, only for nothing to really happen. Some elements, like the Space Con scenes and the creepy actor subplot, felt unnecessary and didn’t add much to the story. And the group chat? Way overused. A few key moments would have been fine, but the sheer amount of it watered down its impact.

That said, I am intrigued about where Poppy and Ravik might go from here. The hints were there, and honestly, that dynamic felt more compelling than the main romance.

At the end of the day, this was a fine book. Not terrible, but not great either. It had the bones of a fantastic story but didn’t quite live up to them. I wanted more depth, more chemistry, and a stronger sense of purpose. Here’s hoping for a stronger follow up!

Thank you to NetGalley, Ann Aguirre, and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the eARC of this book.